A self-made billionaire turned pro-democracy media figure, Jimmy Lai, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison by Hong Kong for national security offences. File image/Reuters
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Firstpost09-02-2026, 19:10

Jimmy Lai: Hong Kong Media Tycoon Sentenced to 20 Years Under Security Law

  • Pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in prison by a Hong Kong court.
  • Billionaire and vocal China critic convicted under the city's national security law.
  • Arrested in August 2020, judges claim Lai is the driving force behind foreign collusion conspiracies.
  • Supporters view his case as a crackdown on dissent and journalism by China, raising international concerns.
  • Lai's conviction is a prominent test case for media freedom in Hong Kong.

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